D4DJ
D4DJ (Dig Delight Direct Drive DJ) is a Japanese music media franchise created by Bushiroad, with original story by Kō Nakamura. Takaaki Kidani is credited as executive producer. It consists primarily of live disc jockey performances, a rhythm game for smartphones titled D4DJ Groovy Mix and a 13-episode anime television series titled D4DJ First Mix, which aired from October 2020 to January 2021. A spin-off anime series titled D4DJ Petit Mix premiered in February 2021.
D4DJ | |
Franchise logo | |
Genre | Music |
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Created by | Bushiroad |
Manga | |
D4DJ: The story of Happy Around! | |
Illustrated by | Moroko Kurasaki |
Published by | Bushiroad |
Magazine | Monthly Bushiroad |
Demographic | Shōnen |
Original run | October 8, 2020 – present |
Game | |
D4DJ Groovy Mix | |
Developer | Donuts |
Publisher | Bushiroad |
Platform | iOS, Android |
Released | October 25, 2020 (Japanese) |
Anime television series | |
D4DJ First Mix | |
Directed by | Seiji Mizushima |
Produced by | Bushiroad |
Written by | Gō Zappa Yuniko Ayana |
Music by | Ryōhei Sataka |
Studio | Sanzigen |
Licensed by | |
Original network | Tokyo MX, BS NTV, KBS, SUN, TVK, CTC, TUY, AT-X |
English network | |
Original run | October 30, 2020 – January 29, 2021 |
Episodes | 13 |
Anime television series | |
D4DJ Petit Mix | |
Directed by | Seiya Miyajima |
Written by | Seiya Miyajima |
Music by | Ryōhei Sataka |
Studio | DMM.futureworks W-Toon Studio |
Original network | Tokyo MX, BS NTV, KBS, SUN, TVK, CTC |
Original run | February 5, 2021 – present |
Episodes | 1 |
Plot
Upon returning to Japan, freshman high school student Rinku Aimoto enrolls at Yoba Girls' Academy and meets Maho Akashi, the school's broadcaster and DJ. Rinku soon develops an interest in DJing after watching a performance by Yoba's famous DJ unit "Peaky P-Key", and she and Maho form a group of their own called "Happy Around!". They are later joined by Muni Ohnaruto, a talented illustrator, and Rei Togetsu, a pianist.
Characters
Happy Around!
The newest idol-themed DJ unit from Yoba Academy. The name comes from Rinku's catchphrase, which she has a habit of saying while joyfully spinning around. Their primary music genre style is a combination of J-pop and dubstep. They also use happy hardcore and gabba.
- Rinku Aimoto (愛本 りんく, Aimoto Rinku)
- Voiced by: Yuka Nishio[1] (Japanese); Emi Lo[2] (English)
- Having lived in Africa since her childhood due to her parents' work, Rinku finally returned to Japan prior to high school and currently lives with her grandparents. After watching a performance by Peaky P-Key, she was inspired to create her own DJ unit alongside Maho. While she can sometimes be seen as an oddball, she can sense how certain musical pieces can connect by moving her body, so she serves as Happy Around!'s lead singer and dancer. Her name is a play on the word "link".
- Maho Akashi (明石 真秀, Akashi Maho)
- Voiced by: Karin Kagami (Japanese and English)[1][3]
- A school DJ broadcaster under the name "Mash". Maho started her DJ activity after watching an outdoor concert when she was little. She initially attempted to reject Rinku's DJ unit invitation until she realized how serious Rinku is about it.
- Muni Ohnaruto (大鳴門 むに, Ōnaruto Muni)
- Voiced by: Haruka Mimura[1] (Japanese); Lily Ki[4] (English)
- An illustrator and VJ under the name "VJ Only", Muni has been attracting attention on the internet thanks to her drawings. She takes her art seriously, though she does not accept criticism kindly. She is Rinku's childhood friend, and reluctantly decides to join her unit upon being invited, but almost pulls out from her maiden appearance due to stage fright.
- Rei Togetsu (渡月 麗, Togetsu Rei)
- Voiced by: Kanon Shizaki[1] (Japanese); Anairis Quiñones[5] (English)
- Being born to a wealthy family, Rei had lessons in all sorts of activities and is gifted at the piano. However, her parents set strict expectations that she wishes to be freed from.
Peaky P-Key
A popular Hollywood-themed DJ unit in Yoba Academy. It was formed during their middle school years. Also known as Peaky, their music style is a combination of techno, hip-hop, and rave music.
- Kyoko Yamate (山手 響子, Yamate Kyōko)
- Voiced by: Aimi[1] (Japanese); Christie Cate[6] (English)
- The charismatic leader of Peaky P-Key. Born in a musical family, she has a natural talent for music. She later develops an admiration for Happy Around! after she watched their first show.
- Shinobu Inuyose (犬寄 しのぶ, Inuyose Shinobu)
- Voiced by: Miyu Takagi[1] (Japanese); Divi Muse[7] (English)
- A DJ who is the brains of Peaky P-Key. She and Kyoko have known each other since childhood, though Shinobu constantly rejects Kyoko's requests to form a unit until middle school; since then, they have maintained a close bond together. Besides being a skilled DJ, she also excels in remixing and track-making. Outside her DJ activity, she enjoys online gaming.
- Yuka Jennifer Sasago (笹子・ジェニファー・由香, Sasago Jenifā Yuka)
- Voiced by: Moeka Koizumi[1] (Japanese); Brianna Knickerbocker[8] (English)
- Yuka is the moodmaker of Peaky P-Key. She met Kyoko as she was searching for the "greatest moment" to capture with her camera and decided to join the unit as a VJ. Raised by parents, who work as gym trainers, she is very cheerful and kind to everyone, and loves cheering up her fellow group members whom she regards as her best friends.
- Esora Shimizu (清水 絵空, Shimizu Esora)
- Voiced by: Reo Kurachi[1] (Japanese); Kayli Mills[9] (English)
- The self-proclaimed "lovely" member of Peaky P-Key. As a natural-born entertainer, she joined the unit to bring entertainment to everyone, and is even willing to expend her own fortune to achieve this goal. She is skilled at getting people to let their guards down and speak their minds. Esora is also a childhood friend of Lyrical Lily member Kurumi.
Photon Maiden
A futuristic-themed DJ unit working under an entertainment agency. Their music style is a combination of trance, techno, and dance music.
- Saki Izumo (出雲 咲姫, Izumo Saki)
- Voiced by: Risa Tsumugi[1]
- Saki is a talented girl who excels in both study and sports. Having "synesthesia", she can see color in music. Despite her outstanding skills, Saki's personality is like a doll, rarely showing emotion unless she is on the stage.
- Ibuki Nijima (新島 衣舞紀, Nijima Ibuki)
- Voiced by: Ami Maeshima[1]
- The athletic member of Photon Maiden, Ibuki has participated in many sports since childhood. In junior high, she became hooked on the joy of dancing and singing and started to attend a show production school.
- Towa Hanamaki (花巻 乙和, Hanamaki Towa)
- Voiced by: Haruki Iwata[1]
- Towa actively attends the local festivals due to her family's participation in the local youth organization. As a huge idol enthusiast, she still goes to idol concerts and tries to learn from their performances. She loves sweet foods but is often scolded by Ibuki for wanting to eat high-calorie foods before performances.
- Noa Fukushima (福島 ノア, Fukushima Noa)
- Voiced by: Hinata Satō[1]
- Noa became interested in theater thanks to her love of literature, and decided to become a performer when she was praised at a theater workshop. Very curious and full of knowledge, she becomes talkative when it comes to things she is interested in.
Merm4id
A glamorous summer-themed DJ unit form by first-year college students who aspire to become famous like Photon Maiden. While their music style is similar to the group in question, it is primarily a combination of trance and rave music.
- Rika Seto (瀬戸 リカ, Seto Rika)
- Voiced by: Natsumi Hirajima[1]
- Holding "Life is to enjoy!" as her motto, Rika leads a positive university life. She loves to dance and sing with her friends at parties. She started her DJ activities with her best friend Marika along with Saori and Dalia whom she met by chance.
- Marika Mizushima (水島 茉莉花, Mizushima Marika)
- Voiced by: Mei Okada[1]
- Marika is an easygoing girl with a comforting atmosphere. Besides being a university student, she also works as a model. She was the center of attention upon entering university, but she became friends with Rika, who was able to talk to her despite all the attention.
- Saori Hidaka (日高 さおり, Hidaka Saori)
- Voiced by: Himari Hazuki[1]
- Saori started her DJ career in high school, and due to her hard-working nature, she has built up a certain level of technique. Her pessimistic thinking held her back from DJing actively, even as a university student. Rika forced her to join the unit, but has made up her mind to change her mentality and achieve her goals.
- Dalia Matsuyama (松山 ダリア, Matsuyama Daria)
- Voiced by: Ai Negishi[1]
- Dalia devotes herself to practicing ballet, traditional Japanese dance, contemporary dance, and any other dance form in order to become a genre-exceeding dancer. She is also acts as the bodyguard of the unit.
Rondo
A goth rock-themed DJ unit consist first-year college students who works at famous club. Their music style is mainly a combination of trance and rock with touch of drum and bass.
- Tsubaki Aoyagi (青柳 椿, Aoyagi Tsubaki)
- Voiced by: Rihona Kato[1]
- A born vocalist who has been humming melodies for as long as she can remember. Tsubaki was asked to join the DJ unit, which was lacking a vocalist, by Aoi, and quickly attracted attention as soon as she joined.
- Nagisa Tsukimiyama (月見山 渚, Tsukimiyama Nagisa)
- Voiced by: Sae Ōtsuka[1]
- Nagisa is Shinobu's cousin who grew up in a rock music-loving family. She came across the club where Aoi performed as a DJ when she was searching for a place to practice, and often visits Hiiro's house as well.
- Hiiro Yano (矢野 緋彩, Yano Hīro)
- Voiced by: Haruna Momono[1]
- The most mature Rondo's unit member. As a VJ, her knowledge in art allows her to build the unique worldview of the unit.
- Aoi Miyake (三宅 葵依, Miyake Aoi)
- Voiced by: Tsunko[1]
- Aoi is a DJ that performs exclusively for a members-only club with a long history. She took interest in Tsubaki's singing skill and asked her to form a DJ unit.
Lyrical Lily
A princess-themed DJ unit from a prestigious school. Their music style is a combination of trance, house, and classical music.
- Miyu Sakurada (桜田 美夢, Sakurada Miyu)
- Voiced by: Hazuki Tanda[1]
- Miyu is a kind-hearted high school student with good conduct. She started her DJ activities when she came across some analog equipment with her friends. She loves singing, and is well-versed in popular songs from the Showa era as well as nostalgic music due to her family's influence.
- Haruna Kasuga (春日 春奈, Kasuga Haruna)
- Voiced by: Amane Shindō[1]
- Haruna is an earnest girl who belongs to her high school's disciplinary committee. Her softhearted nature always gets her involved in all sorts of trouble.
- Kurumi Shiratori (白鳥 胡桃, Shiratori Kurumi)
- Voiced by: Ruka Fukagawa[1]
- Kurumi is Esora's childhood friend. A cheerful girl who loves fun things and is bored of attending a strict school for children of rich and prestigious families, Kurumi is always looking for ways to create some kind of mischief.
- Miiko Takeshita (竹下 みいこ, Takeshita Miiko)
- Voiced by: Yuzuki Watase[1]
- Miiko loves to play and she also loves her fellow members of Lyrical Lily. She is always cheerful and can be friends with anyone. She has a dream about traveling all over the world and making friends in many difference countries.
Media
Anime
An anime television series titled D4DJ First Mix was first announced in 2019.[10] The series was animated by Sanzigen and directed by Seiji Mizushima.[11] While the first episode had an early debut on October 22, 2020,[12] the series officially aired from October 30, 2020 to January 29, 2021 on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and other channels. Happy Around! performed the opening theme "Guru Guru DJ TURN!!" (ぐるぐるDJ TURN!!), while Nana Mizuki and Raychell performed the ending theme, which is a cover of "WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Toki niwa Okose yo Movement~" (WOW WAR TONIGHT~時には起こせよムーヴメント~) by H Jungle with T.[3][13][14]
Bushiroad announced worldwide streaming,[15] including in North America, Funimation,[16] Crunchyroll, and Sentai Filmworks, the latter also releasing the series on Blu-ray in the future, plus HIDIVE streaming on more parts of the world.[17][18] Medialink has also licensed the series and streamed it on its Ani-One YouTube channel in South Asia and Southeast Asia.[19] Aniplus Asia simulcasted the series in Southeast Asia.[20]
An English dub produced by Bang Zoom! Entertainment began streaming on January 16, 2021.[3]
A spin-off anime series titled D4DJ Petit Mix premiered on February 5, 2021.[21] Seiya Miyajima is directing and overseeing the series' scripts at DMM.futureworks and W-Toon Studio.[22]
D4DJ First Mix
No. | Title [23] | Directed by [lower-alpha 1] | Written by [lower-alpha 1] | Original air date [24] | |
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1 | "First Mix" | Shinpei Ishikawa | Gō Zappa | October 30, 2020[lower-alpha 2] | |
It is the first day of school for Rinku Aimoto, who had recently moved back to Japan after living abroad in Africa. During lunch, she overhears a familiar song over the intercom that she traces to DJ and broadcaster Maho Akashi. Rinku expresses interest in how DJing works, prompting Maho to take her to a performance by Peaky P-Key that inspires her to start her own unit. While Maho is initially put off by Rinku's repeated offers to join her, she eventually agrees to help and teach Rinku the basics. | |||||
2 | "Next Step" | Daichi Ōmori | Gō Zappa | November 6, 2020 | |
Maho teaches Rinku about song transitions, but Rinku's enthusiasm prompts Maho to suggest that Rinku should be the group's dancer. The two then put up a promotional poster that fails to generate interest until Maho learns about a remix contest. Despite not placing in the top five, Maho receives an honorable mention which helps draw attention to her unit's upcoming live show. The performance, with Maho as the DJ and Rinku as the singer, is ultimately a success. | |||||
3 | "Only Me" | Naoya Okugawa | Gō Zappa | November 13, 2020 | |
Muni Ohnaruto attends Maho and Rinku's concert, which evokes memories of being childhood friends with the latter. Although her initial attempts to talk to Rinku fail, she encounters her and Maho at a café and intervenes when she disapproves of Maho's proposed promotional poster. A new poster by Muni receives positive reviews and Rinku invites her to join the group as a VJ. On the day of their show, Muni runs away after having a nightmare of developing stage fright before a play as a child. Rinku finds her at the playground where they used to spend time together and, as she had done when they were younger, motivates her to return in time for the performance. | |||||
4 | "Make My Song" | Motomu Endō, Kengo Hayashi | Gō Zappa | November 20, 2020 | |
Looking for more ways to gain popularity ahead of the school festival's Sunset Stage competition, the group enters a songwriting contest organized by Photon Maiden. Rinku volunteers to learn the piano to create a melody for the song, and she catches the attention of Rei Togetsu, a pianist who regularly practices in the school's music room. Rei agrees to teach Rinku how to play, but Maho points out that it would be more efficient to have Rei compose the melody herself. Although the song fails to win the contest, the four decide to use it for themselves. | |||||
5 | "One and Only" | Kentarō Shiga | Gō Zappa | November 27, 2020 | |
Although the group continues to grow in popularity, Muni is peeved about receiving no attention beyond her VJ title and wants to increase her presence by singing an image song. Unsure of how to compose the ideal song, Rei visits Muni's house for a sleepover, where they bond but Rei continues to struggle with writing. Although the song is disorganized, the group decides to proceed and invites Rei to join them onstage as a keyboardist. After their concert, the four formally change the unit name to "Happy Around!" as a reference to Rinku's catchphrase. To Muni's chagrin, her peers focus their praise on Rei instead. | |||||
6 | "Fall Camp" | Shinpei Ishikawa | Gō Zappa | December 4, 2020 | |
With finals on the horizon yet much of Happy Around! struggling in their classes, they plan a study session at Rei's house. Despite her wealthy background, she proposes making curry similar to the instant meal she had during her sleepover with Muni. When Rei purchases the wrong meat and curry roux, Maho suggests cooking beef stew instead. After dinner, the girls relax until Maho recalls their reason for organizing the meeting, leading to late-night studying. Nevertheless, the others pass their exams and they hold a celebratory concert. | |||||
Special | "Happy Around! 1ST LIVE Commemorative Special" Transcription: "Happī Araundo! Fāsuto Raibu Kaisai Kinen Tokubetsu-hen" (Japanese: Happy Around! 1st LIVE開催記念 特別編) | N/A | N/A | December 11, 2020 | |
A recap episode that summarizes the first six episodes and the real life concerts. | |||||
7 | "Holy Gifts" | Yūya Yano | Gō Zappa | December 18, 2020 | |
Happy Around! wants to perform on Christmas Day, but Maho is unable to schedule a concert on the day. While Rinku mopes by eating, she meets Kyoko Yamate, the leader of Peaky P-Key. Kyoko, who had been watching Happy Around!, invites her to attend Peaky P-Key's upcoming Christmas live and explains such shows are held to spread the festive spirit as the unit was formed on the holiday. During the concert, Kyoko asks Rinku to perform with Peaky P-Key. Afterwards, while Muni and Rei praise Rinku, Maho is visibly distraught. | |||||
8 | "Dear Friend" | Motomu Endō | Gō Zappa | December 25, 2020 | |
Maho fears Rinku is being recruited to join Peaky P-Key, and her worries are exacerbated by misunderstandings of conversations between the group and Rinku, particularly the latter maintaining a secret with Kyoko. She meets Shinobu Inuyose, Peaky P-Key's DJ, and asks if Rinku is indeed switching units; although Shinobu is also unaware of such plans, she encourages Maho to make music better than hers to entice Rinku into staying. Shinobu reminisces about how Peaky P-Key was formed, recalling that Kyoko had been a longtime fan who struggled to compose tracks that would consistently build excitement (hence the term "Peaky") before agreeing to start a unit together. After Happy Around! performs their new song, Kyoko gives the group seashell accessories, which she and Rinku reveal they had commissioned as reciprocation for the latter's guest appearance at Peaky P-Key's show. | |||||
9 | "Encounter With Light" | Kentarō Shiga | Gō Zappa | January 1, 2021 | |
Happy Around! reaches eighth place in the Sunset Stage rankings to qualify for the competition, but their position is jeopardized by the rise of Photon Maiden. After Photon Maiden's latest performance, the two groups are tied for the rank and are subject to a one-on-one "Battle Mix Party" to break the tie. Needing an especially impressive song to give them a boost, Rei composes a series of melodies, though her preferred piece is shelved as the others feel it does not fit their image. While they proceed with a song that Rinku is comfortable with singing, Rei continues to mull over her favored melody before figuring that she could sing it herself. | |||||
10 | "Brand New World" | Daichi Ōmori | Gō Zappa | January 8, 2021 | |
Rinku walks in on Rei singing her song and encourages her to perform it at the Battle Mix Party. While Rei is initially hesitant as she fears the song does not match the unit's image, she agrees upon receiving the others' blessings. As Happy Around! and Photon Maiden prepare their new songs, Rinku encounters and befriends Photon Maiden's Towa Hanamaki. After the groups play their songs, Happy Around! is voted as the winner. | |||||
11 | "Voice of Evolution" | Yūya Yano | Gō Zappa | January 15, 2021 | |
While listening to Happy Around!'s winning song, Photon Maiden's Saki Izumo senses a new, calmer color in their music rather than the usual bright hues. She enters the upcoming remix contest and fails to win, but her track catches Maho's attention; after Saki follows her and is caught, Maho explains although she enjoys the remix, it is too disorganized. Maho expresses surprise at Saki's inexperience with remixing, to which she reveals that Photon Maiden's songs are selected by their producer to align with their persona, though she wants to create her own music. The rest of her unit agree to play her remix at their next show, and despite concerns that the producer would reject it, it is ultimately accepted; further worries about the song's reception among fans are quelled when they garner positive reactions upon performing. | |||||
12 | "Childhood Friends" | Daichi Ōmori | Yuniko Ayana | January 22, 2021 | |
Rinku suggests performing a rap battle with Muni at the Sunset Stage, to Muni's apprehension. When Rinku struggles to freestyle rap, she visits Muni's house to practice and work out on her exercise game as she had previously promised, which irks Muni. Rinku abruptly hands the game's controls to Muni ahead of a boss battle to answer a phone call from Towa; afterwards, an upset Muni prompts Rinku to leave. The next day, Rinku's difficulties continue and Muni walks out. Later, Muni confides in Rei that she feels guilty for breaking her own promise with Rinku to write each other letters after the latter moved to Africa. Hoping to help, Rei and Maho organize a rap battle for the childhood friends to voice their thoughts. Muni begins by expressing her frustration with Rinku prioritizing her popularity over her, to which Rinku answers she had always kept Muni and the group in mind; when Rinku mentions the broken promise, Muni admits she had stopped writing as the letters made them feel more distanced and was too afraid to apologize; as the song transitions into musical verse, the two confess their desires to reconnect and make amends. | |||||
13 | "Groovy Mix" | Daisuke Suzuki | Yuniko Ayana | January 29, 2021 | |
Happy Around! is pitted against Peaky P-Key in the Sunset Stage's first round, to the former's dismay before being motivated as it is their best opportunity to face the latter. The group continues practicing at Rinku's house, where they reminisce about their formation, and attends the Yoba Festival, where Maho openly challenges Shinobu ahead of their competition. The two units perform new songs and Peaky P-Key advances, eventually going on to win the tournament. After the Sunset Stage, Happy Around! further recalls their journey before being invited—along with Peaky P-Key—to an afterparty held by Photon Maiden. |
D4DJ Petit Mix
No. | Title [25] | Directed by [lower-alpha 1] | Written by [lower-alpha 1] | Original air date | |
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1 | "An Invitation From Beyond" Transcription: "Kanata Kara no Shōtaijō" (Japanese: 彼方からの招待状) | Motoki Nakanishi | Seiya Miyajima | February 5, 2021 | |
The six units are introduced at the Unknown Underground Unbelievable Ultimate Fes. (U4 Fes.), a mysterious music festival that takes place once every 100 years. Happy Around! receives its invitation in the mail, and although the four agree to participate, Rei notices the lack of a return address. | |||||
2 | "Happy dance Huh! Hah! Huh! Hah!" Transcription: "Happī Dansu de Hu! Ha! Hu! Ha!" (Japanese: ハッピーダンスで ウッ!ハッ!ウッ!ハッ!) | TBA | TBA | February 12, 2021 |
Manga
A manga adaptation titled D4DJ: The story of Happy Around! was launched in Bushiroad's Monthly Bushiroad magazine on October 8, 2020.[26]
Mobile game
D4DJ Groovy Mix is a free-to-play mobile rhythm game developed by Donuts and published by Bushiroad for the Android and iOS platforms. A demo version of the game titled D4DJ Groovy Mix D4U Edition was released on February 20, 2020. The full version of the game was released in Japan on October 25, 2020. An English patch version is confirmed to be release in early 2021.[27]
Notes
- Information is taken from the ending credits of each episode.
- It had an early debut on October 22, 2020.[12]
References
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- Mateo, Alex (October 1, 2020). "D4DJ Franchise Gets New Manga on October 8". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- Jenni Lada (July 4, 2020). "D4DJ Groovy Mix English Version Is on the Way". Siliconera. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Official website (in English)
- D4DJ (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia